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The United States has charged Andrey Kostin, CEO of Russia's VTB Bank, and two U.S.-based associates with sanctions violations. Two individuals were arrested for helping Kostin conceal ownership of an Aspen home. Kostin and Vadim Belyaev face charges of sanctions evasion and money laundering, with Kostin owning two superyachts. Additionally, a Russian national with ties to Vladimir Putin was arrested in Austin for being the founder of a formerly large Russian bank. The DOJ is seeking forfeiture of luxury condos in Bal Harbour owned by a Russian businessman accused of violating U.S. sanctions.
Russian national arrested in Austin, accused of helping sanctioned oligarch sell $12M home https://t.co/bztMT4F5Bq
The condos are allegedly owned by a Russian businessman accused of violating U.S. sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine. https://t.co/6QDtMDIhmq
VTB Bank CEO Andrey Kostin is charged with money laundering and sanctions violations through two yachts worth $135+ million and a resort home in Aspen, Colorado. Two accomplices arrested in USA for concealing Aspen property ties. https://t.co/pcGULVDLbF